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Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed
by Ray Bradbury

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Question
The author compares Harry’s children to seeds in paragraph 2. What idea this does comparison suggest?
Responses

Harry is the father of many children.
Harry is the father of many children.

Mars is engulfing the children.
Mars is engulfing the children.

Mars is ready to support new life.
Mars is ready to support new life.

Harry is concerned about his children.
Harry is concerned about his children.

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Mars is ready to support new life.

Comparing the children to seeds suggests they can take root and grow in the new environment — that Mars can support new life.